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Miele Guard S1 Electro vs SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryUser MaintenanceRecurring CostQuality Of Life Features
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoise
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
    Comments

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Miele Guard S1 Electro
SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Apr 02, 2026 02:18 PM

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Picture

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Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
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Our Verdict

Miele Guard S1 Electro

SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium

The SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium and the Miele Guard S1 Electro are both canister vacuums but have different strengths. The K3 significantly outperforms the Miele on hard floors, and its better maneuverability makes it easier to use in tighter spaces. The Miele counters with substantially better carpet pickup and much better air quality, both during use and when emptying. For allergy sufferers or homes with lots of carpeting, the Miele is the more compelling choice. For hard floors and homes with pets, the K3 is a smart pick.

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Variants

  • Guard S1 Parquet Flex (Brilliant White)
  • Guard S1 Electro (Casa Grey)
  • AIRBELT K3 Premium (Lava)
  • AIRBELT K3 Premium (Onyx)

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Onyx
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.9
8.8

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
7.5

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks 
 

9.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

8.0
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Storing Picture
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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Storing Picture

Height 
 

41.73" (106.0 cm)
37.99" (96.5 cm)

Width 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
12.99" (33.0 cm)

Depth 
 

23.23" (59.0 cm)
19.29" (49.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.1
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

0.65 gal (2.45 L)
0.41 gal (1.55 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
2
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Runtime 
 

10
10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

8.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
5.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Recurring Cost Picture
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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

TU HyClean Air
6629AM

Filter Part Number  

AircleanPlus 50
6696AM

HEPA Filter Part Number  

N/A
No HEPA Filter
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

7.0
6.5

Total Weight 
 

15.76 lbs (7.15 kg)
20.94 lbs (9.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.56 lbs (1.16 kg)
2.05 lbs (0.93 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

7.3
7.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

21.33 ft (6.5 m)
24.41 ft (7.4 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.36 ft (1.94 m)
7.02 ft (2.14 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.69 ft (0.82 m)
2.66 ft (0.81 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.97 ft (1.21 m)
3.77 ft (1.15 m)

Total Range 
 

31.14 ft (9.49 m)
34.88 ft (10.63 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
7.8

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Particle Filtration
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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Particle Filtration
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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
3.4 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
2.5 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

9.5
8.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Suction 
 

3.9
3.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

82.7 inH₂O (20.59 kPa)
60.0 inH₂O (14.95 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.9 inH₂O (0.23 kPa)
0.4 inH₂O (0.09 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Low-pile carpet and rugs"
Resistive Selector, (On, Minimum)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.1" (2.8 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.2
8.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

115.8 CFM (3.3 m³/min)
90.0 CFM (2.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.3
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

73.9 dBA
74.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
73.2 dBA
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Water Pickup Post Test
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SEBO AIRBELT K3 Premium Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Brilliant White
Guard S1 Parquet Flex
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Lava
AIRBELT K3 Premium
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Casa Grey
Guard S1 Electro
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Onyx
AIRBELT K3 Premium
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Nordic Blue
Guard S1
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Red
AIRBELT K3 Premium
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Sunset Yellow
Guard S1
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